by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. We've also included details on how UNL ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in economics.
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The bachelor's program at UNL was ranked #139 on College Factual's Best Schools for economics list. It is also ranked #1 in Nebraska.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Economics Master’s Degree Schools | 69 |
| Best Economics Graduate Degree Schools | 75 |
| Best Economics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 136 |
| Best Economics Schools | 139 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Nebraska - Lincoln handed out 25 bachelor's degrees in economics. This is a decrease of 32% over the previous year when 37 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 3 students received their master’s degree in economics from UNL. This makes it the #183 most popular school for economics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 1 students received their doctoral degrees in economics in 2022, making the school the #115 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UNL paid an average of $859 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $268 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $8,010 | $25,650 |
| Fees | $2,098 | $2,098 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 | $1,250 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $13,856 | $13,856 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,442 | $3,442 |
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Of the 25 economics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2021-2022 from UNL, about 84% were men and 16% were women.
The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at UNL are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 52% of students fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in economics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 13 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 2 |
UNL does not offer an online option for its economics bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the UNL Online Learning page.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the economics majors at University of Nebraska - Lincoln.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science & Government | 101 |
| Sociology | 48 |
| Anthropology | 33 |
| Geography & Cartography | 15 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.